Ascom solutions for supermarkets

Competition in the supermarket sector is tough at the best of times. But one way to trim costs, remove bottlenecks and maximize shopper satisfaction is with a customized wireless communication solution from Ascom. Such a solution can include everything from basic cashier assistance requests to truly advanced systems integrating fire alarms, theft alerts, recycling machines, fridge / freezer alarms, and virtually every retail application on the market. And since Ascom solutions are based on open architecture, they can grow and develop over time. Ascom supermarket solutions—the smarter way to a competitive edge.

Solutions

How can supermarkets deliver in-store experiences that match online expectations? One way is to mobilize staff and information. An Ascom supermarket solution, for example, helps ensure voice and text messages get through to staff wherever they are. This helps control overheads, while helping to deliver fast turnarounds and smoother shopping experiences.

Product recalls are a fact of supermarket life. But it is possible to minimize their impact—while still maximizing customer and staff safety. The key lies in getting the right information to the right people at the right time. Which is why we developed Ascom NetPage. It’s a function within Ascom Unite software that lets one person at one web browser send text messages to any defined wireless device in the Unite system.

Satisfying today’s supermarket customer requires highly mobile personnel; staff who quickly attend to customers and events throughout a store. But mobility can leave staff vulnerable, especially when working alone. Which is why so supermarkets worldwide turn to Ascom to for their personal safety and alarm solutions.

Warehouses not responding to delivery notifications… deliveries not synced with customer demand… excessive energy consumption… a malfunctioning freezer going unnoticed. An integrated Ascom communications solution can overcome all these challenges—directing and escalating alerts to and between staff, buildings and equipment.